1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amphetamine sulfate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
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-hypotension
-tinnitus
-tachycardia
-bronchospasm - -tachycardia
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat Parkinson's disease. The provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be aware that a drug interaction between selegiline and meperidine can result in which of the following?
-frequent urination
-jaundice
-cellulitis
-muscle rigidity - -muscle rigidity
3. A nurse if preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client for the first time. The nurse should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following conditions?
-tonic-clonic seizures
-presence of a migraine headache
-exacerbation of multiple sclerosis
-Alzheimer's disease - -presence of a migraine headache
4. A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
-monitor for constipation
-the dosage will be increased weekly to provide optimum therapeutic effect
-administering the drug first thing in the morning promotes effectiveness
-avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain - -avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain
5. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident
-stop taking the med immediately if headache occurs
-take the drug as needed for spasticity
-take the drug with antacids to reduce gastric effects - -avoid driving until the drug's effects are evident
6. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-take the drug in the morning
-take the drug 30 min before bedtime
-anticipate daytime drowsiness - -take the drug in the morning
7. A nurse is teaching a client about interferon beta-1a. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to help the client avoid the adverse effects of this drug?
-premedicate with acetaminophen
-take the drug with food
-increase your fluid intake
-take the drug in the morning - -premedicate with acetaminophen
8. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal muscle spasms. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects?
-slow heart rate
-cough
-diarrhea
-hearing loss - -diarrhea
9. A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of this drug?
-begin taking the drug at a low dosage
-discontinue the drug immediately if diarrhea occurs
-have serum glucose levels checked regularly
-take the drug on an empty stomach - -begin taking the drug at a low dosage
10. A nurse is teaching a client who is receiving methohexital sodium. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
-cardiac excitability
-respiratory depression
-hyperthermia
-hypertension - -respiratory depression [Show Less]